Research Guides: Surgical Technology and Sterile Processing: Prescription Drug Information

Drug Information Databases

Micromedex This link opens in a new window
This database consists of two components: Micromedex Heathcare Series and CareNotes System. The former contains clinical information on drugs, toxicology, diseases, acute care, and alternative medicine. The latter provides patient education documents about all aspects of patient care and health. Now with access to "The Red Book." The database is only meant to be used for academic purposes in educational programs; it is not intended to provide medical or clinical advice to individuals.

Lexicomp This link opens in a new window
Lexicomp provides access to evidence-based drug referential content.

DailyMed
"DailyMed provides high quality information about marketed drugs.
Drug labeling on this Web site is the most recent submitted to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and currently in use; it may include, for example, strengthened warnings undergoing FDA review or minor editorial changes. These labels have been reformatted to make them easier to read."